Hon Speaker, I think we should all join the hon Gumede, the hon Ndlovu and the other hon members who have referred to the tragic murder of the young British tourist who was visiting our country. The killing of any person is a crime and a tragedy. In this particular instance we are saddened that this has dented the positive image that South Africa has accrued in recent months, to which the hon Gumede referred. So, we join all members who have expressed condolences and sadness at this tragic event.
Secondly, with respect to the robust statement by the former Minister of Defence, the hon Lekota, the Leader of Cope, we would all, of course, agree with the hon member that those who have transgressed must be dealt with by the law. But we believe that we would benefit greatly if the hon member who provided robust declarations of no transgression previously would come forward with what he knows so that action can be taken against those who have transgressed. [Applause.]
We would agree with the hon member from the Portfolio Committee on Police that indeed we must all support the police in the anticrime campaign that they have launched for the festive season and that all of us should become active supporters of members of the Police Service as they seek to make our country and our communities and streets safer.
On the matter of Eskom and the allocation referred to by the Leader of the DA, I hope, hon Speaker, that you will allow my hon colleague the Minister of Public Enterprises, when he so requests, to make a statement to the House so that this matter can be properly clarified, because I believe that that is what is best to address this matter. Finally, on the matter of research with respect to TB treatment, which was raised by colleagues from the ANC, this is indeed a very exciting and positive breakthrough. We hope the scientists will be successful in finding a means of treating TB that will assist us to eradicate this blight on many, many communities and members of our society. Thank you. [Applause.]